Sporting Helmet Backpack, Lunchbox and Travel Luggage

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a backpack/bag in different shapes/designs. It provides a backpack, lunchbox for children, travelling luggage which comprises back in the shape of different sporting helmets or masks such as hockey mask, football helmet, baseball helmet etc. which makes the present invention unique and novel. The present invention can also be formed as lunchbox, luggage etc. The backpack under the present invention not only provides for storage but it also has provision for having indicia and logos printed on the backpack to enhance branding and lifestyle.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates generally to the fields of bags/backpacks/luggagecarriers.

More particularly, the invention also relates to backpack having shapeof different sporting helmets.

The present invention can be used to carry objects related to backpacks,books, food, tools, personal items, sports items or any such other itemas desired by the user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A backpack is used by people of almost every age to carry things easilyand more comfortably. Backpacks differ in shape and size as does luggageand lunchboxes. The trend of carrying things like sports materials,books, food etc. has grown widely and the pertaining backpack sizedepends upon the user and materials to be carried.

The development of backpacks has generally focused on enablingindividuals to use the product functionally, carry items more easily,reduce effort and protect bodies of those carrying loads heavier than10% of their body weight. However, contemporary backpacks are not merelyutility containers to carry objects. They are also accessory apparelarticles.

Therefore, in addition to usefulness, backpacks have become symbols ofbranding and lifestyle. Coordination of colors and team affiliationshave become important to those who carry backpacks and use luggage andlunchboxes. Hence, backpacks, luggage and lunchboxes are a fashionaccoutrement that may be selected and worn for the purpose of satisfyingneeds beyond function or simply to replace briefcases and book bags.They backpack can be worn to serve as an identifiable link to aparticular group, share a belief, attitude or desire.

Students at college or university may desire to have backpacks thatexhibit a logo or other indicia of an institution or group which theyare affiliated. A backpack is particularly suited to this purposebecause when used it is exposed to the view of others.

There exists a need for a backpack that is adapted to the hockeyindustry where logos and other indicia can be affixed on the backpackindicating affiliation with different hockey teams, associations andorganizations.

Considerable inventive skill has been applied to the design and materialmaking the backpack light, promotional capable and attractive for theyounger generation; the backpack is not only useful for youths but itcan also be used by people of differing ages also because of itslightweight and easy to use characteristic. The backpack is compatiblewith all types of goods. It also comprises of provision for includingdesign and personal customized stickers, prints on the backpack,lunchbox and luggage.

Reference may be made to U.S. Pat. No. 8,678,258, by Knight, et al.which relates to ‘Backpack back support frame’. This invention relatesto a vertically and horizontally flexible backpack support frame havinga Y-shaped configuration and fitting reversibly into a pocket on abackpack. The support frame is curved horizontally and vertically toconform to the shape of a back of a user. The frame has a raisedY-shaped corrugation for increased strength. A shoulder strap barattaches reversibly across a longitudinal central opening in the supportframe so that the shoulder strap bar is adjustable vertically andhorizontally when the support frame is in the backpack. The backpackstraps and belt attach reversibly and pivotably to the support framewhen the support frame is in the pocket of the backpack.

Further reference may be made to U.S. Pat. No. 8,678,253, titled‘Ergonomic backpack’ dated Dec. 3, 2014. Under this invention a backpackis provided giving ergonomic support for the back and neck of thewearer. The backpack provides continuous, fully ergonomic cushioningsupport to provide optimal comfort to the wearer.

Another reference may be made to U.S. Pat. No. 8,678,019, titled‘Umbrella engaged with a back pack’ by Christie. This invention relatesto a backpack with an anchoring device. The anchoring device, allows anumbrella to be attached to the backpack. The umbrella has a collapsiblecanopy and can be stored in a storage unit on the backpack.

Reference may also be made to U.S. Pat. No. D699,031, titled ‘Backpack’.

Reference may also be made to U.S. Pat. No. D699,031 titled Backpack'.

Reference may also be made to U.S. Pat. No. D699,032 titled ‘Backpackfor laptop and tablet computers’.

Reference may also be made to U.S. Pat. No. 8,651,353 titled ‘Gym lockerorganizer backpack’. This invention relates to a utility bag havingshoulder straps which allows the bag to be used as a backpack to carryclothing, shoes, wet items, personal grooming items, etc. to a gym. Atthe gym the utility hag can be hung up on one or more of the lockerhooks and, when the front panel of the utility bag is opened, all itemsin the utility bag can be easily accessed without removing the bag fromthe locker. The bag has a number of separate internally locatedcompartments where each compartment can have a see thru mesh front panelwhich allows a user to see the contents of the compartment and allowsair to circulate. The bag has pockets which are accessible from theoutside of the bag which allow a user to quickly access a desired itemsuch as a cell phone, wallet, etc. without opening the utility bag.

Reference may also be made to U.S. Pat. No. D699,431 titled ‘Backpackhaving football material and texture’.

Reference may also be made to U.S. Pat. No. D699,432 titled ‘Backpackhaving soccer ball material and stitch pattern’.

Reference may also be made to U.S. Pat. No. 8,657,169 titled ‘Backpack’.This invention relates to a backpack including a pack portion having atop, a bottom, a front, a rear and two sides. A strap arrangement canalso be included for carrying the pack portion as a backpack. The straparrangement can have a pair of carrying straps. Each carrying strap canbe secured to the pack portion at about the bottom and extend upwardlyalong respective sides of the pack portion, and redirected at about thetop of said respective sides to extend around to the rear of the packportion, and being redirected at about the top of the rear to extenddownwardly for securement at about the bottom of the pack portion at therear. The strap arrangement can redirect forces to support a load in thepack portion from the sides of the pack portion.

However, the backpacks as mentioned in the prior art does not compriseof features as present in the present invention: The backpacks mentionedabove are either. too specific or very restricted to carrying specificproducts. Some of the backpacks are heavy and so are not comfortable tocarry by the user. Therefore there is a need for more light weight,strong and compatible to carry any type of product backpack.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Thus, it is an object of the present invention to provide a bag,Sporting Helmet Backpack, Lunchbox and Travel Luggage.

Further, it is another object of the present invention to provide alightweight and easy to carry backpack comprising of designs ofdifferent sports helmets.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a backpackwhich is capable of bearing design, stickers of different sports team asper the user requirement.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a backpackwhich can be used for multiple purposes either for sports, apparels,food, books etc. which may also comprises of a LED lighting on it forthe purpose of security of the user.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be readily understood by the followingdetailed description in conjunction with the enclosed drawings, and inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates the backpack in shape of football helmet.

FIG. 2 illustrates backpack in shape of hockey helmet.

FIG. 3 illustrates the side view of the backpack.

FIG. 4 illustrates the front view of the backpack.

FIG. 5 illustrates the back view of the backpack.

FIG. 6 illustrates the lower portion of the backpack.

FIG. 7 illustrates the side view of the backpack in hockey helmetdesign.

FIG. 8 illustrates the front view of the backpack in hockey helmetdesign.

FIG. 9 illustrates the different usages of the invention as backpack,luggage and lunchbox.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS

NOTE: The following is the preferred embodiment or best mode forcarrying out the invention. It should be noted that this invention isnot limited only to the preferred embodiments discussed here. There arevarious alternates/modifications/improved or different versions of theproduct, which are within the ambit of present invention only. Thefollowing specification and embodiments are for the purposes ofillustration Only and therefore should not be construed to limit thescope of the invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below withreference to the enclosed drawings. The terms bag/backpack/luggage areused interchangeably in this specification.

In one embodiment, the sporting helmet backpack, lunchbox and travelluggage can be manufactured of polyester materials, cloth materials etc.

The backpack of the present invention can be manufactured in anysporting helmets designs with light weight and easy to carry. Theinvention is designed and manufactured in such a way that it isattractive for the young sports enthusiast or other persons interestedin sports.

The present invention comprises a provision for adapting logos and otherindicia which can be affixed on the backpack indicating affiliation withdifferent sports teams, associations and organizations. The user canalso affix customized stickers on the backpack.

The backpack may be emblazoned with advertising messages, team logos,can be sold as promotional items at events, can be coated withreflective luminescent, phosphorescent or safety materials, coordinatedwith particular marketing program or advertising campaign in the fieldof hockey. The unique design and the ability to place advertising onbackpack is very unique and allows the user to place/affix its personaladvertising or messages or logos. The backpack may also comprise of LEDlighting as security feature, the LED lighting provides a good look andalso works for security reasons as the backpack is visible when avehicles headlights shine on the bag when the user is on dark streets orroad.

The backpack of the present invention can be comprised of any shape andsize; it can further comprise of any shape of any sports helmets.

The backpack can be carried in hand, on back or even can be dragged onwheels; the comfortable features are imbedded in the backpack.

The embodiments described herein are examples of structures, systems ormethods having elements corresponding to the elements of the inventionrecited in the claims. This written description may enable those skilledin the art to make and use embodiments having alternative elements thatlikewise correspond to the elements of the invention recited in theclaims.

The intended scope of the invention thus includes other structures,systems or methods that do not differ from the literal language of theclaims, and further includes other structures, systems or methods withinsubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

The backpack comprises of designs of sports helmets, the invention maycomprise any design of sports helmet and it is not restricted to anyspecific sports. The front portion of the backpack will comprise of thefront portion of any sport helmets.

The backpack of the present invention can be used by any personinterested in sports or not, the unique design of the backpack allowsthe user to select his/her own choice of helmet designed backpack.

The user of the backpack can carry it on back, carry in hand or can evendrag it as per his/her requirements. The backpack is not restricted onlyto use by youngsters, it can be used by any age person. There will besome Velcro at the top and center to allow some flexibility and keep thebag upright or prevent it from drooping down. Also, an extra padding onthe shoulders for the kids' protection is provided.

The backpack comprises of provision for personal messages, teammessages, logos, advertising etc. the user can customize the frontportion of the backpack with his/her choice of messages, advertisement,logos, stickers of different sporting teams etc.

The backpack is capable of accommodating any type of articles be itsports materials, food, books, apparels etc.

FIG. 9 illustrates the multiple ways the backpack can be used by theuser; it further shows the comfortable use of the invention by the userand the design of the backpack relating to the design of sports helmet.

Due to all the unique features of this invention, there would be a glowon the bag when in dark. This shall act as a dual safety feature, as itwill help in locating the bag while in dark, at the same time it willhelp a user safely cross a road while carrying this bag in dark.

The decorations on the bag, for example any mask, are interchangeable.Preferably a zipper will be added to have the masks on the backpackinterchangeable.

The material used to construct/manufacture the bag is 600-Denier fabric,which shall impart the bag a good strength. The plastic used is ABS,i.e. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) which is a commonthermoplastic. ABS is a terpolymer made by polymerizing styrene andacrylonitrile in the presence of polybutadiene.

Further, the bag/backpack comprises provisions for a lunch bag cooleradded to lunch box, backpack and luggage.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a flexible, moldable anddecorable bag with various in-built accessories and security features,said bag being able to carry, store and transport goods safely, said bagis manufactured in various shapes and forms as per the requirements ofthe user, said bag having at least one interior layer, at least oneexterior layer, with spacing in the inner side of interior layer tocarry, store and transport goods, wherein said external layer isdecorable, writable and editable so as to put advertisements, logos orany other design or decorative material on it, wherein the inner spaceof said bag comprises one or plurality of compartments, wherein theexternal layer of said bag also comprises means to carry or hold or dragthe bag easily when in use, the external layer also comprises means toclose the bag safely when carrying or storing or transporting goods,wherein said security features provide additional safety benefits forthe users when said bag is in use.

In an embodiment, said means to carry or hold the bag include at least astrap or a handle or wheels or any other such provision as definedherein.

In another embodiment, said means to close the bag includes zipper orbuttons or stitching provisions or any other such provision as definedherein.

In yet another embodiment, said security features preferably comprisesLED lighting to improve visibility inside for the users and on outsidefor others when in dark or in vicinity of any vehicle.

In yet another embodiment, said bag can be located even in dark due tounique security features added.

In another embodiment, said decorations on the bag are removable and/orreusable and said means to fix decorations on the bag may be includingbut not limited to a zipper, reusable adhesives, buttons, threads or anyother such provision as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, said bag is made up of a material having goodfabric strength preferably above 500 Denier along with a lightweighttexture.

In yet another embodiment, said bag preferably comprises provisions fora lunch bag cooler added to lunch box, backpack and luggage.

In another embodiment, said bag optionally includes one or plurality ofpockets on the external side of the bag.

In another embodiment, said bag optionally includes extra shoulderpadding for the kids to carry it easily and safely.

In another embodiment, said bag can be in any shape, including but notlimited to a backpack, a lunchbox, a sporting helmet, travelling caseetc.

In another embodiment, said bag comprises provisions for including butnot limited to advertisements, messages, logos and stickers of sportsteams etc.

In another embodiment, said bag is capable of accommodating materialsincluding but not limited to sport materials, books, apparel and foodetc.

In another embodiment, said bag is carried on back, held in hand orpulled as per user's requirement.

In another embodiment, said bag is lightweight in nature and is easy tocarry by any user.

In another embodiment, said bag having means to carry with good supportmaterial and lightweight in nature provides ergonomic support for theback and neck of the user even after carrying it for longer durationcontinuously.

In another embodiment, said bag is used as lunch box, backpack, travelcase and any other application as per the requirement and design.

What is claimed is:
 1. A flexible, moldable and decorable bag withvarious in-built accessories and security features, said bag being ableto carry, store and transport goods safely, said bag is manufactured invarious shapes and forms as per the requirements of the user, said baghaving at least one interior layer, at least one exterior layer, withspacing in the inner side of interior layer to carry, store andtransport goods, wherein said external layer is decorable, writable andeditable so as to put advertisements, logos or any other design ordecorative material fixed on it by means, wherein the inner space ofsaid bag comprises one or plurality of compartments, wherein theexternal layer of said bag also comprises means to carry or hold or dragthe bag easily when in use, the external layer also comprises means toclose the bag safely when carrying or storing or transporting goods,wherein said security features provide additional safety benefits forthe users when said bag is in use.
 2. The bag as claimed in claim 1,wherein said means to carry or hold the bag include at least a strap ora handle or wheels or any other such provision as defined herein.
 3. Thebag as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means to close the bag includeszipper or buttons or stitching provisions or any other such provision asdefined herein.
 4. The bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein said securityfeatures preferably comprises LED lighting to improve visibility insidefor the users and on outside for others when in dark or in vicinity ofany vehicle.
 5. The bag as claimed in claim 4, wherein said bag can belocated even in dark due to unique security features added.
 6. The bagas claimed in claim 1, wherein said decorations on the bag are removableand/or reusable and said means to fix decorations on the bag may beincluding but not limited to a zipper, reusable adhesives, buttons,threads or any other such provision as defined herein.
 7. The bag asclaimed in claim 1, wherein said bag is made up of a material havinggood fabric strength preferably above 500 Denier and lightweighttexture.
 8. The bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bag preferablycomprises provisions for a lunch bag cooler added to lunch box, backpackand luggage.
 9. The bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bagoptionally includes one or plurality of pockets on the external side ofthe bag.
 10. The bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bag optionallyincludes extra shoulder padding for the kids to carry it easily andsafely.
 11. The bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bag can be inany shape, including but not limited to a backpack, a lunchbox, asporting helmet, travelling case etc.
 12. The bag as claimed in claim 1,wherein said bag comprises provisions for including but riot limited toadvertisements, messages, logos and stickers of sports teams etc. 13.The bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bag is capable ofaccommodating materials including but not limited to sport materials,books, apparel and food etc.
 14. The bag as claimed in claim 1, whereinsaid bag is carried on back, held in hand or dragged as per user'srequirement.
 15. The bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bag islightweight in nature and is easy to carry by any user.
 16. The bag asclaimed in claim 1, wherein said bag having means to carry with goodsupport material and lightweight in nature provides ergonomic supportfor the back and neck of the user even after carrying it for longerduration continuously.
 17. The bag as claimed in claim 1, as and whenused as lunch box, backpack, travel case and any other application asper the requirement and design.